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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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